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ENGL 1A:    Composition

Prerequisite: English 250 and English 260 or English 250 and SSCI 270A or English 250 and SSCI 270B with a grade of 'C' or better or satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: A2; IGETC: 1A; GAV-GE: A2; CAN: ENGL 2, ENGL SEQ. A
This is a writing course which emphasizes expository writing, argumentative writing, and critical reading of expository prose. It is meant to train students in clear thinking and reasoned support of ideas. Students will be given the opportunity to read models of good expository and argumentative prose and learn the techniques of good writing. These include choosing appropriate subjects, developing restricted, unified, and precise theses and presenting supporting evidence in a logical, lucid, and effective manner. To achieve this end, students write no fewer than six essays and read at least five works, two of which are book length.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0311 LEC HU103 RAIMONDO J 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1
0313 LEC HU103 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1
0314 LEC SS111 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1
0315 LEC HU103 JAMES R 3.0 F 0945A - 1250P 1
0319 LEC HU102 LUOMA D 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1
0320 LEC HU103 PIRANI A 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0210P 1
0321 LEC HU102 LUOMA D 3.0 MW 0230P - 0350P 1
0322 LEC HU103 JACKSON S 3.0 TuTh 0400P - 0520P 1
2084 LEC HU103 JACKSON S 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P 1

 

ENGL 1B:    Composition and Literature

Prerequisite: English 1A with a grade of "C" or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C ; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: ENGL 4, ENGL SEQ. A
English 1B continues the work begun in 1A, but now the emphasis shifts to writing expository prose in conjunction with reading and analyzing imaginative literature. Students are to write as fledgling critics and use the text as a basis for other forms of reflection. The reading requirement includes short stories, poetry, drama, and at least two novels. Course work will also include fundamentals of research writing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0326 LEC HU103 RICHARDS G 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1
0327 LEC HU102 LUOMA D 3.0 F 0945A - 1250P 1
0328 LEC PB9 CROOK E 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1
0329 LEC HU102 JACKSON S 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0210P 1
0330 LEC HU103 HOOPER J 3.0 MW 0230P - 0350P 1
2085 LEC HU103 BRETT T 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0905P 1

 

ENGL 1C:    Critical Reasoning and Writing

Prerequisite: English 1A with a grade of "C" or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: A3; IGETC: 1B; GAV-GE: C2
This course is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 1A. The emphasis is on critical analysis of arguments and the development of the ability to integrate the principles of critical thinking into essay writing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0332 LEC HU102 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
0334 LEC SS205 MORA G 3.0 TuTh 0400P - 0520P 1
2086 LEC HU102 BRETT T 3.0 M 0600P - 0905P 1

 

ENGL 2C:    Introduction to Film and Fiction

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2
This is a literature course in analysis of the novel and film as art forms. The student will read several novels, view the films based on the novels, and discuss the difference in techniques, both orally and in writing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2087 LEC SS214 RICHARDS G 3.0 W 0630P - 0935P  

 

ENGL 2E:    Introduction to Women Writers

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2, F
This is a transfer literature class which examines the history of women as writers and distinguishes themes in women's literature using the tools of literary criticism.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0335 LEC SS216 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P  

 

ENGL 9A:    Introduction to Creative Writing

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: ENGL 6
This course includes the writing, reading, and critical discussions of various forms of poetry and fiction.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0886 LEC SS111 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P  
2089 LEC HU102 KOVACS M 3.0 W 0530P - 0835P  

 

ENGL 9B:    Advanced Creative Writing

Prerequisite: English 9A with a grade of credit or C or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; GAV-GE: C2
This class is a continuation of English 9A, with the emphasis shifting to publication. The genre of non-fiction will be the primary focus, but the genres of fiction will also be taught at a more comprehensive level than in English 9A. The process of finding a market for one's work will be followed step by step. The class may compile and publish "Soaring", Gavilan's literary magazine, each spring semester.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0887 LEC SS111 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P  
2091 LEC HU102 KOVACS M 3.0 W 0530P - 0835P  

 

ENGL 9C:    Poetry Writing

Prerequisite: English 9A with a grade or credit or C or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; GAV-GE: C2
This course includes the writing, reading, and critical discussions of various forms of poetry.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0888 LEC SS111 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P  
2093 LEC HU102 KOVACS M 3.0 W 0530P - 0835P  

 

ENGL 12A:    Tutoring Writers: Training/Theory & Practice

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of compositional theory, the writing process, peer-to-peer communication, interacting with faculty and educational institutions and effective responses to writing will be covered. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the basic history, methodology and practice of writing pedagogy while developing a writing community that aids in connecting them to their own writing practice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0337 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46
0840 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46
0841 LEC LI120 SMITH K 3.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46

 

ENGL 12B:    Tutoring Writers: Training/Theory & Practice

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of compositional theory, the writing process, peer-to-peer communication, interacting with faculty and educational institutions and effective responses to writing will be covered. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the basic history, methodology and practice of writing pedagogy while developing a writing community that aids in connecting them to their own writing practice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0338 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46
0842 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46
0843 LEC LI120 SMITH K 3.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46

 

ENGL 12C:    Tutoring Writers: Training/Theory & Practice

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of compositional theory, the writing process, peer-to-peer communication, interacting with faculty and educational institutions and effective responses to writing will be covered. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the basic history, methodology and practice of writing pedagogy while developing a writing community that aids in connecting them to their own writing practice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0844 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46
      SMITH K 1.0 MTuW 0900A - 0330P  
0845 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46
0846 LEC LI120 SMITH K 3.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46
0848 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46

 

ENGL 12D:    Tutoring Writers: Training, Theory & Practice

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of compositional theory, the writing process, peer-to-peer communication, interacting with faculty and educational institutions and effective responses to writing will be covered. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the basic history, methodology and practice of writing pedagogy while developing a writing community that aids in connecting them to their own writing practice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0339 LEC LI120 SMITH K 3.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46
0847 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 M 0230P - 0435P 1 46

 

ENGL 23:    Independent Study

Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.
Transferable: CSU
Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0340 IND HU112 SANDLER S 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0341 IND HU112 SANDLER S 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0342 IND HU111 RICHARDS G 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0343 IND HU111 RICHARDS G 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0344 IND LI119 SMITH K 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0345 IND LI119 SMITH K 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22

 

ENGL 250:    Practical Writing

Prerequisite: English 440 or ESL 563 with a grade of 'C' or better or satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: GAV-GE: A2
This course covers writing clear, correct, effective essays and learning preliminary research skills.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0350 L/L HU102 TICE R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI120 TICE R 3.0 F 0810A - 0900A  
0351 L/L HU102 TICE R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI120 TICE R 3.0 F 0910A - 1000A  
0352 L/L SS203 MCMILLEN J 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI120 MCMILLEN J 3.0 Tu 0945A - 1035A  
0353 L/L SS203 MCMILLEN J 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI120 MCMILLEN J 3.0 Th 0945A - 1035A  
0356 L/L HU102 PIRANI A 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1 18
    LI171 PIRANI A 3.0 M 0845A - 0935A  
0357 L/L HU102 PIRANI A 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1 18
    LI171 PIRANI A 3.0 W 0845A - 0935A  
0360 L/L HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 18
    LI120 SALVIN C 3.0 Tu 0845A - 0935A  
0361 L/L HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 18
    LI120 SALVIN C 3.0 Th 0845A - 0935A  
0362 L/L SS203 RAIMONDO J 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1 18
    SS111 RAIMONDO J 3.0 F 1110A - 1200P  
0363 L/L SS203 RAIMONDO J 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1 18
    SS111 RAIMONDO J 3.0 F 1210P - 0100P  
0364 L/L HU103 SANDLER S 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 18 1A 97
    SS110 SANDLER S 3.0 Tu 1255P - 0145P  
0365 L/L HU103 SANDLER S 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 18 1B 97
    SS110 SANDLER S 3.0 Th 1255P - 0145P  
0366 L/L SS203 MCMILLEN J 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0210P 1 18
    LI120 MCMILLEN J 3.0 Tu 0220P - 0310P  
0367 L/L SS203 MCMILLEN J 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0210P 1 18
    LI120 MCMILLEN J 3.0 Th 0220P - 0310P  
0368 L/L SS205 GARDNER L 3.0 MW 0400P - 0520P 1 18
      GARDNER L 3.0 M 0300P - 0350P  
0369 L/L SS205 GARDNER L 3.0 MW 0400P - 0520P 1 18
      GARDNER L 3.0 W 0300P - 0350P  
0882 L/L SS111 MORA G 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P  
    SS206 MORA G 3.0 M 0220P - 0310P  
0883 L/L SS111 MORA G 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P  
    SS206 MORA G 3.0 W 0220P - 0310P  
2104 L/L SS203 GARDNER L 3.0 TuTh 0530P - 0650P 1 18
      GARDNER L 3.0 Tu 0700P - 0750P  
2105 L/L SS203 GARDNER L 3.0 TuTh 0530P - 0650P 1 18
      GARDNER L 3.0 Th 0700P - 0750P  

 

ENGL 260:    Preparation for College Reading

Prerequisite: Completion of English 420 or ESL 562 with a grade of 'C' or better or Assessment recommendation.
Transferable: GAV-GE: A3
This is a course presenting strategies in the technique and practice of college level critical reading and thinking skills.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0370 LEC HU103 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
0371 LEC SS203 SANDLER S 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 97
0372 LEC SS203 SANDLER S 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 97
0373 LEC SS203 JACKSON J 3.0 F 0945A - 1250P 1
0374 LEC HU103 HULL K 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1
0375 LEC HU103 HULL K 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1
0884 LEC SS111 ORAL M 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P  

 

ENGL 420:    Reading Improvement

Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: No
This is a practical, "how to" course teaching various methods of learning and reading college material. Using group and individual instruction in vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills, the students will increase their ability to survive academically, to profit, grow and succeed in all college courses, and to enjoy reading and learning. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0376 L/L SS111 WITHERS M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
    SS216 WITHERS M 3.0 Tu 0945A - 1035A  
0377 L/L SS111 WITHERS M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
    SS216 WITHERS M 3.0 Th 0945A - 1035A  
0378 L/L PB5 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 1E
    SS216 HOOPER J 3.0 M 0945A - 1035A  
0379 L/L PB5 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 1F
    LI120 HOOPER J 3.0 M 1120A - 1210P  
0380 L/L PB5 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 1G
    SS216 HOOPER J 3.0 Tu 0110P - 0200P  
0381 L/L PB5 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 1H
    SS216 HOOPER J 3.0 Th 0110P - 0200P  
0382 L/L SS203 SOLTIS M 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1
    SS216 SOLTIS M 3.0 M 1150A - 1240P  
0383 L/L SS203 SOLTIS M 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1
    SS216 SOLTIS M 3.0 W 1150A - 1240P  

 

ENGL 439:    Basic Grammar and Reading

Advisory: Assessment recommendation.
Transferable: No
This is a remediation course introducing basic reading and writing strategies, as well as study skills. Group and individual instruction will be used to build vocabulary, increase reading comprehension, develop study skills, and apply basic grammar to writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements. This is a credit/no credit course.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0384 L/L SS111 TICE R 4.0 MW&1 0945A - 1105A 1
    LI120 TICE R 4.0 F&1 1010A - 1215P  

 

ENGL 440:    Basic Writing

Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: No
This is an intensive study and application of basic grammar, sentence, and essay writing skills within the context of composing short essays. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0385 L/L SS203 TRACEY I 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI171 TRACEY I 3.0 F 0810A - 0900A  
0386 L/L SS203 TRACEY I 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI171 TRACEY I 3.0 F 0910A - 1000A  
0387 L/L SS203 TRACEY I 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1 18
    LI171 TRACEY I 3.0 F 1010A - 1100A  
0388 L/L SS203 TRACEY I 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1 18
    LI171 TRACEY I 3.0 F 1110A - 1200P  
0389 L/L PB5 SMITH K 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 18 73
    LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Tu 0110P - 0200P  
0390 L/L PB5 SMITH K 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 18 73
    LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Th 0110P - 0200P  
0391 L/L SS203 WITHERS M 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 18
    LI171 WITHERS M 3.0 Tu 1250P - 0140P  
0392 L/L SS203 WITHERS M 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 18
    LI171 WITHERS M 3.0 Th 1250P - 0140P  
0393 L/L PB5 SMITH K 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 18 73
    LI120 SMITH K 3.0 W 0945A - 1035A  
0394 L/L PB5 SMITH K 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 18 73
    LI120 SMITH K 3.0 W 1120A - 1210P  
2213 L/L HU103 ARORA S 3.0 M W 0530P - 0650P  
      ARORA S 3.0 M 0700P - 0750P  
2214 L/L HU103 ARORA S 3.0 M W 0530P - 0650P  
      ARORA S 3.0 W 0700P - 0750P